Shirin Quotes: top 49 famous quotes about Shirin

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In this Western world that we have, culture risks being [only] a form of entertainment. — Shirin Neshat

The government of Iran claims that every two years there are elections. But none of them are free. — Shirin Ebadi

Everyone's condition is different, and the way that each person lives his or her life is different. — Shirin Ebadi

The first years of my life in the U.S. were very difficult. — Shirin Neshat

The idea of cultural relativism is nothing but an excuse to violate human rights. — Shirin Ebadi

There is no "true Islam," just different interpretations. — Shirin Ebadi

Poets use metaphors and symbolism to construct images. I construct my images in the same way, except that I am using a different form. — Shirin Neshat

I am the voice of the people in Iran whose voices are silent and whose demands cannot be heard by the rest of the world. — Shirin Ebadi

North Americans do not understand that you do not throw down human rights like bombs on the Iraqis. — Shirin Ebadi

While living in exile I have become the loudspeaker for the people of Iran. — Shirin Ebadi

When a person is humiliated, when his rights are being violated, and he does not have the proper education, naturally he gravitates toward terrorism. — Shirin Ebadi

I have never been convinced throughout my life that one needs to be imitating others. I even tell my daughters not to look at me as a model. — Shirin Ebadi

I believe we don't need to widen the divide between the West and Islam. Rather, we need to build dialogue to encourage tolerance and respect. — Shirin Neshat

Art is our weapon. Culture is a form of resistance. — Shirin Neshat

Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization. — Shirin Ebadi

We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure. — Shirin Ebadi

Any person who pursues human rights in Iran must live with fear from birth to death, but I have learned to overcome my fear. — Shirin Ebadi

Islam is not an excuse for thwarting democracy. — Shirin Ebadi

I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence. — Shirin Ebadi

Human rights is the fruit of various civilizations. — Shirin Ebadi

My aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been misusing Islam. — Shirin Ebadi

If you can't eliminate injustice, at least tell everyone about it. — Shirin Ebadi

Being political is an integral part of being Iranian. Our lives are defined by politics. — Shirin Neshat

Certainly, the fight against terrorism is a legitimate fight. And certainly whoever commits terrorism should be brought to justice. — Shirin Ebadi

I find that through the study of women, you get to the heart - the truth - of the culture. — Shirin Neshat

I'm an artist, I'm not an activist. — Shirin Neshat

Fort somehow turned the symbol of nerdiness into a visual aphrodisiac - Spanish fly in the form of solid black frames. — Shirin Dubbin

No American soldier should be allowed to set foot on Iranian soil, regardless of the criticism we have of the Iranian government. — Shirin Ebadi

People are fundamentally good. But conditions deteriorate them. — Shirin Ebadi

Every Iranian artist dreams of the black market. We don't care about making money. — Shirin Neshat

What is important is that one utilizes one's intellect and not to be 100 percent sure about one's convictions. One should always leave room for doubt. — Shirin Ebadi

Sadly the job security of lawyers has been ruined, so they are less willing to defend political defendants. — Shirin Ebadi

Over 60 percent of the university students in Iran are female. The women in Iran are better educated than men. — Shirin Ebadi

I have never had a governmental position, and I will never accept such a position. — Shirin Ebadi

No government can make me wear a veil, no government can force me not to wear it either — Shirin Ebadi

Because of our youthful population, we suffer from unemployment in Iran. We need more universities and more job opportunities for the young. — Shirin Ebadi

There is nothing negative about a group of people crying out for democracy - and if my voice counts, I will be vocal. — Shirin Neshat

It's not just about hope and ideas. It's about action. — Shirin Ebadi

The Iranian government intends to use the nuclear program for peaceful purposes, but must convince international public opinion of that. — Shirin Ebadi

I hope the example of Saddam Hussein will give a lesson to leaders of other countries where human rights are not respected. — Shirin Ebadi

You are a girl, Shirin. Girls don't run around naked.'Why?'They just don't. — Renita D'Silva

Europe clearly is the only place where people can speak up critically, and this is a unique cultural value. — Shirin Ebadi

I have said many times that I wish there was no oil in the Middle East, and more water. People would have been much happier than they are. — Shirin Ebadi

The people are fed up with corruption and embezzlement. They object to censorship. The first thing that the people of Iran want is free elections. — Shirin Ebadi

Lawyers should not be charged with the same crimes as their clients. Trials related to political charges are not in accordance with human rights. — Shirin Ebadi

Art is no crime. It's every artist's responsibility to make art that is meaningful — Shirin Neshat

Every Iranian artist, in one form or another, is political. Politics have defined our lives. — Shirin Neshat

But he's an untouchable, Shirin.' 'He's my Untouchable Prince Charming, then. Only I am allowed to touch him. — Renita D'Silva

Democracy is not an incident that happens overnight, nor a gift that America can give to the world. It is a culture which needs peace to evolve. — Shirin Ebadi